GRE Word List

ENDEMIC

belonging or native to a particular people or country

The meaning of the word endemic is belonging or native to a particular people or country.

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WordMeaning
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
repastsomething taken as food : meal
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent